President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has today conferred posthumous national honors on four distinguished Ogoni leaders in recognition of their sacrifices and contributions to Nigeria.
The honorees are:
- Chief Edward Kobani (CON)
- Chief Albert Badey (CON)
- Chief Samuel Orage (CON)
- Chief Theophilus Orage (CON)
The President described the award as a mark of respect for their enduring legacies and commitment to justice, peace, and the development of the Ogoni people. According to Tinubu, their sacrifices remain an important reminder of the need for national unity, equity, and reconciliation.
The posthumous awards also symbolize the government’s renewed pledge to heal historical wounds and to honor those whose lives were cut short in the struggle for fairness and inclusion in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
This recognition comes decades after the tragic loss of the four Ogoni leaders, and it is seen as a significant step toward restoring their dignity in the nation’s history.
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